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Artisan Imagery, Wedding Videographers in Surrey

Capture your special day with stunning wedding films and photography from Artisan Imagery. Contact us for a free consultation.

Surrey, Farnham

£795 - £2,995

Videography

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St Helens Town Hall Wedding Venue Venues in Merseyside
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St Helens Town Hall Wedding Venue

Get married in our stunning Victorian building

Merseyside, St Helens

£POA

120 guests

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Chilli Barn Wedding Venue

Yorkshire's unique Chilli Barn: rustic charm for unforgettable weddings.

West Yorkshire, Otley

£5,000 - £12,500

30-90 guests

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The Theatre Chipping Norton

Wedding venue hire, The Theatre Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, civil ceremony and evening celebrations in a licensed theatre space.

Oxfordshire, Chipping Norton

from £2,282

150 guests

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Bridwell Park, Venues in Devon
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Bridwell Park Wedding Venue

Discover timeless elegance at Bridwell Park, an exclusive historic estate in the heart of Devon.

Devon, Cullompton

£POA

12-15 guests

Valleyside Barn in Devon
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Valleyside Barn Weddings

Your magical day awaits at our exclusive barn venue, set in a stunning Devon valley.

Devon

from £5,000

30-200 guests

The Great Thatch Barn at Falmer Court Venues in Sussex - East
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The Great Thatch Barn at Falmer Court

Celebrate your special day in grandeur at The Great Thatch Barn, Sussex's rustic and charming wedding venue with limitless possibilities.

East Sussex, Brighton

£POA

Forceleap Farm, Wedding Venue in Northamptonshire

Discover Forceleap Farm, a stunning and exclusive barn wedding venue in the Northamptonshire countryside. Plan your unique day.

Northamptonshire, Brackley

£2,995 - £3,995

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The White Hart Weddings, Wells, Somerset

Celebrate your special day in style at The White Hart, Bristol and Somerset's premier hotel wedding venue.

Bristol and Somerset

£POA

120 guests

Flower Field Barn
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The Flower Field Barn on Wyke Manor Estate in Worcestershire

Discover The Flower Field Barn, an exclusive use wedding venue in Worcestershire set amongst stunning flower fields. View our prices and plan your per

Worcestershire, Pershore

£POA

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The Hidden Oak, Wedding Venue in County Durham

The Hidden Oak: an exclusive barn wedding venue in County Durham. Discover our rustic charm and plan your perfect day. View our prices and send an enquiry online.

County Durham, Stockton-on-Tees

£POA

Le Stonghe - Palazzo
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Le Stonghe, Overseas Wedding Venue

A beautiful wedding venue in Le Marche with stunning views of hills, olive groves and villages. Enjoy peace, nature, culture and pure La Dolce Vita.

Italy

from £25,200

40-100 guests

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Whistle Barns, Wedding Venue in Derbyshire

Discover Whistle Barns, a contemporary barn wedding venue in the Derbyshire countryside. Enjoy exclusive use for your special day. View prices and enquire online.

Derbyshire, Heanor

£POA

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The Matara Centre
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Matara

Award winning unique weddings at Matara Gloucestershire / Cotswolds

Gloucestershire, Tetbury

from £2,000

2-200 guests

Kilhey Court
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Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel

Create everlasting memories at Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel, an idyllic wedding venue in Wigan

Greater Manchester, Wigan

from £3,000

300 guests

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Banney Royd Hall, Wedding Venue in West Yorkshire

Plan your unforgettable wedding at Banney Royd Hall, West Yorkshire's exclusive Grade I listed Arts and Crafts venue. View prices and enquire.

West Yorkshire, Huddersfield

£POA

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Unique Occasions at Loversall Farm, Wedding Venue in South Yorkshire

Discover our exclusive barn wedding venue in South Yorkshire. We offer bespoke packages with rustic charm for your dream day. View prices and send an enquiry online.

South Yorkshire, Doncaster

£POA

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The Waterside, Wedding Venue in Ayrshire North

The Waterside, a stunning North Ayrshire coastal wedding venue with panoramic sea views. Bespoke packages for your perfect day. View prices & enquire online.

Ayrshire North, West Kilbride

£POA

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The Gailes, Wedding Venue in Ayrshire North

Discover The Gailes, an award-winning Ayrshire wedding venue with a stunning rooftop conservatory and bespoke packages. View prices and enquire online.

Ayrshire North, Irvine

£POA

Civil Ceremony
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Neath Port Talbot, Swansea

from £25

300 guests

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The White Horse, Romsey, Wedding Venue in Hampshire

Plan your dream wedding at The White Horse, an elegant and historic coaching inn in the heart of Romsey, Hampshire. View our wedding packages and make an enquiry today.

Hampshire, Romsey

£POA

Stonor Park, Venues in Oxfordshire
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Stonor Park

Stunning and inspirational historic house wedding venue set in the glorious Chilterns, less than an hour from London.

Oxfordshire, Henley-on-Thames

from £4,000

50-400 guests

HSM Village Hall wedding
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Holmbury St. Mary Village Hall, Wedding Venue in Surrey

Host your perfect wedding at Holmbury St. Mary Village Hall. An idyllic and affordable venue in the heart of the Surrey Hills. View our prices and enq

Surrey, Dorking

from £2,100

25-120 guests

Lakeside and marquee wedding venue
Evans Photography and Film
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Cheswell Grange

an exclusive-use lakeside and marquee wedding venue in the heart of Shropshire. A contemporary blank canvas for your perfect day.

Shropshire, Telford

from £3,500

Flexible and charming  - a perfect blank canvas
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Damerham Village Hall, Wedding Venue in Hampshire

A charming, vaulted village hall with a lovely riverside garden ideal for DIY receptions and relaxed rural weddings

Hampshire, Fordingbridge

from £1,000

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Houldsworth Golf Club Wedding Venue

Houldsworth Golf Club: Your perfect Greater Manchester wedding venue. Discover more.

Greater Manchester, Stockport

£POA

150 guests

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The Kings Hotel Wedding Venue

Gloucestershire wedding? The majestic Kings Hotel is perfect.

Gloucestershire, Chipping Campden

£POA

50-80 guests

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RHS Garden Wisley, Wedding Venue in Surrey

RHS Wisley offers stunning garden weddings in Surrey with elegant venues, exclusive hire, external catering, ceremonies, receptions & photography in i

Surrey, Woking

from £2,625

2-320 guests

Wedding Venue Types

There are many types of wedding venues, each offering a different setting and level of flexibility. Barn wedding venues are popular for countryside weddings, while hotel wedding venues provide a structured option with catering and accommodation. Country house wedding venues suit traditional celebrations, and outdoor wedding venues such as gardens and estates are ideal for seasonal weddings.

If you are planning to hold your ceremony elsewhere, such as at a town hall or registry office wedding, you may want to focus on reception venues for your celebration. For more flexibility, dry hire wedding venues allow you to choose your own suppliers and styling rather than working within a set package.

Comparing Wedding Venues

When comparing wedding venues, consider how the space supports your plans for the ceremony, reception and evening. Guest capacity is a key factor, along with layout, accessibility and how the day will flow between each part of the celebration.

Transport, parking and nearby accommodation affect the experience for your guests. Timelines, priorities and key decisions are typically defined early when planning a wedding. As you narrow down your options, many couples begin organising their wedding suppliers, including key services such as wedding photographers.

Ceremony and Reception Venues

Wedding venues are either licensed to host both the ceremony and reception or used as wedding reception venues only. This affects how the day is structured, including timings and guest travel between locations.

Wedding reception venues offer greater flexibility, particularly when working with external suppliers or planning a specific style. If you are still deciding on your ceremony, exploring different wedding ceremonies can help you understand the options available.

Wedding Venue FAQs

Wedding venue costs vary widely depending on location, guest numbers, season and what is included. Some venues charge hire only, while others offer all-inclusive packages with catering and accommodation. Prices range from lower-cost options to premium packages, with a wide range of wedding venue costs depending on the type of venue and package.

Popular wedding venues are often booked around 12–24 months in advance, particularly for summer weekends and peak dates. More flexible dates, such as midweek or off-peak weddings, usually have greater availability, so timing will depend on your plans.

Wedding venue capacity depends on the spaces available and how they are used, with different rooms or layouts allowing for different guest numbers. Having a rough guest list early will help you choose a venue that fits your plans.

Hotels, pubs and restaurants often provide in-house catering, while venues such as barns or dry hire wedding venues may work with preferred suppliers or require you to arrange your own. This means you may either choose from set menus or bring in your own caterer, depending on how the venue operates.

Whether you can bring your own suppliers depends on the type of venue. Dry hire wedding venues usually offer full flexibility, while many other venues have recommended suppliers but may still allow alternatives. If you have your heart set on a particular supplier, it’s best to check the venue’s policy early on.

Around 45–60% of a total wedding budget is allocated to the venue and catering, as these are the largest costs. This covers the hire of the space alongside food and drink, which together make up a significant part of overall wedding spend.

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